Bismarck-Solomon Seas

About the Area

Bound to the north and south by deep ocean trenches, the Bismarck-Solomon Seas contain numerous small islands. In close proximity to both the Great Barrier Reef and the highly diverse East Indian region, these waters potentially contain unique and complex species assemblages, including a number of endemic species.

Threats
Widespread logging activities and associated sedimentation, unregulated cutting of mangroves and clearing for coconut plantations, light industry residues and sewage discharge, illegal dynamite fishing, hunting of crocodiles and turtles, increase in tourism activities and its associated impacts - all constitute major threats to the integrity of this ecoregion.